Who We Are
NAF-IOLR — the North American Friends of IOLR — supports groundbreaking aquatic science at the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute. Widely counted among the world's foremost oceanographic institutes, IOLR advances oceanography, marine biology, limnology (the study of lakes) and mariculture for the benefit of Israel and the wider world. NAF-IOLR provides the funding that extends IOLR's scientific reach. Join us and help make waves in aquatic research.
Research Updates
IOLR's New Research Vessel R/V Bat Galim Returns to Sea
Following close to two years in dry dock at the Israeli Navy's Haifa yard, IOLR's new research vessel R/V Bat Galim was back in the water in October 2015. The retrofit — started in 2014 to convert Bat Galim from a naval vessel into a research ship — is scheduled for completion in summer 2016. Under the direction of Dr. Gideon Tibor, Marine Geophysicist at IOLR-NIO Haifa, the vessel has been extensively upgraded into a state-of-the-art oceanographic research ship fitted with advanced instruments for geophysical surveys, high-resolution bathymetry and more.
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Join Us for Giving Tuesday 2016
Giving Tuesday 2016 falls on November 29, 2016 — the start of the year-end charitable giving season. Our ask is straightforward: when you support NAF-IOLR, you become part of a thoughtful community creating real change for Israel and the world. Gifts to IOLR deliver results you can see. To contribute, head to the DONATE page (click DONATE above). Thank you!
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From research vessels and marine geophysics to lake studies and mariculture, NAF-IOLR connects supporters with the science happening at IOLR. Explore our research updates and news to see recent progress, or get involved by donating, contacting us, or following along on social media.